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Congressman Riley Moore Co-Sponsors Ratepayer Protection Act to Shield Consumers from Data Center Energy Costs

Congressman Riley Moore Co-Sponsors Ratepayer Protection Act to Shield Consumers from Data Center Energy Costs

West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore has co-sponsored the 'Ratepayer Protection Act,' a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation aims to prevent the costs associated with powering large data centers from being passed on to residential utility customers. The Act establishes a federal standard requiring utilities to design rates that ensure data centers consuming 100 megawatts or more cover the full cost of any new generation, transmission, or distribution infrastructure needed to serve them. This includes provisions for financial assurances from data centers to cover these upgrade costs upfront, even if a contract is later terminated. The bill intentionally sets broad federal guidelines, leaving the specifics of implementation and enforcement to individual states, which would have one year to consider and two years to decide on adopting the standards. Congressman Moore emphasized that the bill's scope is designed to avoid federal preemption of state laws, though he is ope...
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Raylee’s Law to Advance in West Virginia Senate After House Setbacks

Raylee’s Law to Advance in West Virginia Senate After House Setbacks

Raylee’s Law, a legislative proposal aimed at protecting West Virginia children, is slated for introduction in the West Virginia Senate in January 2027. This renewed effort follows multiple failures in the House of Delegates. The bill originated from the 2018 death of Raylee Browning, who suffered severe abuse after being removed from public school for homeschooling. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent children from being removed from public school when there is an active Child Protective Services (CPS) case. Delegate Shawn Fluharty has championed the bill since 2019, and now Senator Ryan Weld is leading the initiative in the Senate. Senator Weld has drafted an amendment to the original bill, broadening its scope to include any instance where a student is removed from public school, not just those who are homeschooled, to allow CPS to investigate more closely. This change aims to address previous concerns that the bill infringed on parents' homeschooling rights.
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West Virginia State Police Receive Funding for Forensic Training and Equipment

West Virginia State Police Receive Funding for Forensic Training and Equipment

West Virginia State Police have been allocated $258,788 in funding to enhance their forensic capabilities. This financial support, announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey, is designated for forensic training, certifications, and the acquisition of new laboratory equipment. The investment aims to bolster the state's ability to conduct thorough forensic analyses and improve law enforcement operations. This funding is part of broader efforts within West Virginia to strengthen various state services and infrastructure, as indicated by other recent state-level announcements, including the allocation of Rural Health Transformation funds to expand the nursing workforce and significant investments in state parks.
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Trump announced $500 checks, but Georgia won't get them. Here's why

Trump announced $500 checks, but Georgia won't get them. Here's why

President Trump announced $500 refunds for 1 million Americans in 30 states with federal health insurance plans. What about Georgians?
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Lee Ann Poling Joins Peoples Insurance Agency as Commercial Account Executive in Ohio and West Virginia

Lee Ann Poling Joins Peoples Insurance Agency as Commercial Account Executive in Ohio and West Virginia

Lee Ann Poling Joins Peoples Insurance Agency as Commercial Account Executive in Ohio and West Virginia
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Fall Fire Season Begins in West Virginia, Ohio

Fall Fire Season Begins in West Virginia, Ohio

The fall fire season has officially started in West Virginia and Ohio, bringing outdoor burning restrictions to both states. In Ohio, burning is prohibited daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through November 30, while West Virginia enforces restrictions from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until December 31. According to Anthony Edwards, deputy state forester for the West Virginia Division of Forestry, these hours coincide with the hottest and driest parts of the day, increasing fire risks. Evening hours see higher humidity levels, reducing the likelihood of fire spread. Additionally, West Virginia requires a 10-foot safety strip around burn areas, with all vegetation removed, and mandates that individuals remain present until all embers are cold.
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Minnesota Lawmakers Discuss Modernization of Aging State IT Systems

Minnesota Lawmakers Discuss Modernization of Aging State IT Systems

Minnesota lawmakers convened the first meeting of the new Legislative Commission on Human Services to address the modernization of the state's aging IT systems. Some of these systems, which are crucial for determining eligibility and administering human services, are nearly 40 years old. The Minnesota legislature previously passed a framework to renovate these systems, allocating $75 million to fund a comprehensive revamp. The commission's primary task is to develop recommendations for the legislature next spring to advance these modernization efforts. During the meeting, various state agencies presented on the current state of their IT systems, and county leaders urged lawmakers to adopt a balanced approach, focusing on both immediate needs and long-term strategic goals. Senator Melissa Wiklund (DFL-Bloomington) emphasized the commission's role in helping the legislature understand and support policy development and funding for these projects.
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West Virginia Tourism Achieves Record $9.4 Billion Economic Impact, Driven by Wheeling's Urban Appeal

West Virginia Tourism Achieves Record $9.4 Billion Economic Impact, Driven by Wheeling's Urban Appeal

West Virginia Tourism Achieves Record $9.4 Billion Economic Impact, Driven by Wheeling's Urban Appeal
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Big 12 football Week 5 schedule, TV channels, how to watch games

Big 12 football Week 5 schedule, TV channels, how to watch games

How to watch Big 12 football Week 5 games on television this week, including schedule, dates, times, matchups, TV channels, streaming for every game.
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Why most Californians are excluded from $500 ACA refunds

Why most Californians are excluded from $500 ACA refunds

Refund checks tied to ACA coverage begin Sept. 30, but most Californians are not eligible.
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Trump to send $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans

Trump to send $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans

Nearly 1 million Americans will begin receiving $500 Obamacare refund checks on Sept. 30, along with letters signed by President Donald Trump.
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Are you getting a $500 ACA refund check from Trump? See where they're going

Are you getting a $500 ACA refund check from Trump? See where they're going

About 1 million Americans across 30 states will start receiving $500 ACA refund checks this week from President Trump. See where the money is going.